Music 287 Choral Lit s 2016

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3) Develop music programming skills at the following levelsa) A single concert for one ensembleb) A single concert for multiple ensemblesc) An entire season for multiple ensembles4) Develop skills to build and maintain a choral library and music budget

5) Become familiar with a variety of literature representing contrasting styleperiods and idioms6) Observe a variety of performances, and respond in writing to observations

a) Hastings Show Choir Competition or Totino-Grace Show Choirb) One Middle or High School Concert Programc) One Community / Professional Choir Concert Program

7) Create a personal resource file for teaching choral music

CLASSROOM AND ASSIGNMENT POLICIES:!Failure to complete all course requirements and/or turn in all assignments will result infailure of the course.!

Keep copies of all work, it may not be returned!Provide photocopies of teacher specified written work for classmates!Be on time and prepared!Be collegial and professional at all times

ATTENDANCE POLICY:All absences are excused. You are allowed 2 absences during the course of this semester.This total INCLUDES absences for college functions. Each absence in excess of two willresult in one letter grade deduction from your final grade respectively. Note: Absencedoes not excuse you from meeting the due date for assignments, conducting/presentationexperiences and individual appointments.

PRESENTATIONSStudents will present several distinct pieces from their own repertoire collection [at leastone from each category of study]. Each presentation will be approximately 5 minutes inlength, and should involve pertinent written information about the pieces (voicing, use,challenges, text, etc., using the TMTP format) as well as some read-through or listeningto a recording of all or part of the piece.

CONCERT PROGRAMStudents will prepare a concert program for one ensemble. A MAXIMUM of 50 minutesof actual music will suffice. You may choose to integrate smaller chamber pieces (solos,duets, etc.). This would represent a tour program for your premiere ensemble.

MIDTERMEach student will prepare a concert program for ensembles from a single school level(suggested high or middle school ensembles). This will include the design and productionof an actual program, as well as a rationale for the program.


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FINAL EXAMEach student will prepare and compile programming for an entire year for their schoolprogram. Their selections will be for all of the ensembles at a given institution, and willutilize budgetary information and library holdings for a representative place (i.e.,Northfield High, Kyle Eastman, conductor). A written rationale for selections and overall

program form will accompany this information. Students will share their submissionswith each other after the submission date for final projects. This will also include a tourprogram for your select ensemble that should be assembled from the entire school year.You will also submit your personal resource file for review by the date of the final.

OBSERVATIONSEach student will observe three concert performances from the types listed above (showchoir, middle or high school and community or professional). A scanned copy of theprogram as well as your notes from each performance will be submitted no later than oneweek after the performance. Specific comments about the literature performed, overallprogram design and affect, appropriateness to the ensemble(s) and space, etc. are

welcomed.

LITERATURE CARDSA sample literature card will be shared with you. By the end of the semester, each studentis expected to have collected 100 cards, either of their own design (electronicsubmissions are acceptable) or by the design shared by the instructor. Cards will include(as minimum) all of the information shared in the model card. Cards should represent thefollowing: SATB middle or high school 40, Mixed Choir developmental 10, Treble 15,Male Chorus 15, Vocal jazz or Show Choir 5, Church or Community 5, Your choice, 10.

SUBMITTING MATERIALS

All outside of class work (except your personal resource file/binder) will be turned inonline through Google Drive. Your projects will be shared with the entire class to provideyou with substantial resources for programming in the future.

GRADING:Successful completion of all assignments and superior attendance will earn each student aB. If the student wishes to qualify for a higher grade, she/he will have to submit extraevidence of the students design. Typed EE project proposals should be submitted tothe instructor by or before April 15th and prior to beginning work: be creative!Proposals will not be accepted after the date listed above. Extra evidence will not beaccepted unless the student already qualifies for a B (i.e., it will not raise a lower grade).The instructor reserves the right to raise any grade.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICYhttp://www.stolaf.edu/stulife/thebook/academic/integrity.html

DISABILITY STATEMENTIf you have a documented disability for which accommodations may be required in thisclass, please contact Connie Ford ([email protected]) in the Academic Support Center


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(x3288). If you already have documentation on file with Student Disability Services inthe Academic Support Center you are required to present your letters to the professorwithin the first two weeks of class.

SPECIAL EVENTS: [entrance fee may be required]

SHOW CHOIR (please attend one)February 27th Hastings Show Choir Festival Evening concertMarch 5th Totino-Grace Show Choir Spectacular

HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL opportunities - you may suggest others(please attend one)Eastview High School Showcase Concerts, BRAVO!Northfield High School Classics ConcertBurnsville High School Choir ConcertsApple Valley High School Masterworks ConcertNorthfield Middle School Choir Concert

COMMUNITY YOUTH CHOIRSNorthfield Youth Choirs May 8th in Boe Chapel

TITLE,:

COMPOSER/ARRANGER:

VOICING [SATB etc]:

PUBLISHER/EDITION [include order number if possible]:

PRICE [optional], DATE [of composition]:

RANGE/TESSITURA:

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: [TMTP, ACDA Repertoire standards, or your system]:

CONTENT: [to include: main musical features i.e., form, style, harmony etc.; challenges

for conductor/singers; unique//challenging aspects for rehearsal and/or performance].

Optional: programming category [theme, liturgical, seasonal, other?] You have flexibility in

your design -- refer to the CHORAL JOURNAL, etc. in the Music Library as a guide.

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GENERAL CALENDAR

WEEK 1 (February 15, 17)Introduction and Materials, ExpectationsAnalyzing the score: what is important to considerFinding Music, Ordering MusicThe Choral Library (building, maintaining, organizing, budgeting)

WEEK 2 (February 22, 24, 26)The PROGRAM!

WEEK 3 (February 29, March 2, 4) SATB Middle / HighStandards of repertoire: What makes it work!IPA and Diction for choirs

*WEEK 4 (March 7, 9, 11) SATB Middle / HighSharing YOUR scores [* - student presentations sign -up]

Tour programs DUE by March 14th

*WEEK 5 (March 14, 16) TREBLETreble choirs, girls choirs, womens choirs Shared and specific literature

SPRING BREAK

*WEEK 6 (March 30, April 2) Treble continuedThe Choral Public Domain: arranging for YOUR STUDENTS!EDITING - what you find!

*WEEK 7 (April 5, 7, 9) MALE VOICES Middle / High

*WEEK 8 (April 11, 15) Community Chorus Choral/OrchestralMidterms and EE Proposals due April 15th

*WEEK 9 (April 18, 20, 22) Church Music adults, youth

*WEEK 10 (April 25, 27, 29) Vocal Jazz/ Popular /Music Theatre

WEEK 11 (May 2, 4, 6) The Library and YOUR Budgetassembling the year!Developing pedagogical tools from your rep (warm-ups, etc.)

WEEK 12 (May 9, 11, 13)Choosing FESTIVAL music! Choosing music for invited conference performances!Commissioning for choirs

Last Day of Class - All Materials Due Monday, May 16th at 1255PM(students are invited to submit materials earlier)

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